We've dealt with that by only doing installs when we can see both ends. We know what signal levels are expected based on distance to the AP.
But one other way to handle it is to use a radio with signal lights on the back. That allows one guy to handle it. I normally just hook up an extension cord and run up to the roof. If need by I'll take my laptop up and see what there is to see. That only happens when I'll have to use a mast to clear an obstacle but that really means two people on the roof anyway. And, naturally, in my case I use the bucket truck for these from time to time. I'll use it more when I get a second, smaller lift of some kind. marlon ----- Original Message ----- From: Darin Steffl To: WISPA General List Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 11:05 AM Subject: [WISPA] Site Survey Method Hey guys, Trying to figure out a good way to do site surveys and monitor signal strength while on the customer's roof for a one-man job. The best I have come up with is having a portable power pack on the ground with a POE injector with two ethernet cables: one going to the nanobridge, one to a netbook or laptop on the roof. Another option would be to have the same setup but with a wireless router with the battery pack and poe injector so only one ethernet going to the roof to the nanobridge and either a netbook or android tablet to login to AirOS to setup and check signal levels. Any advice on how you guys do this with one person? Thanks! -- Darin Steffl ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Wireless mailing list [email protected] http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
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